Hydration: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of UK Dietitians

Table 1

Dietitians’ knowledge of hydration and patient care ().

Knowledge area	Proportion of participants answering correctly; (%)
Definition of dehydration	74 (76)
Physical signs of dehydration	89 (92)
Impact on performance tasks	91 (94)
Fluid requirements for adults	39 (40)
Fluid requirements for older adults	59 (61)
Water content of foods and drinks	34 (35)
Water content of the human body	44 (45)
Recommended water intake	53 (55)